2003 EMBS Student Paper Competition Region Finalists

Rui Zou, SUNY at Stony Brook, Region 1
Robust Algorithm for Estimation of Time-Varying Transfer Functions

Andrew L. Darling, Drexel University, Region 2
3D Microtomographic Characterization of Precision Fused Deposited Biocompatible Polymer Scaffolds

Michael E. Sorensen, Georgia Institute of Technology, Region 3
Control of Bursting Activity with an Intrinsic Current in a Hybrid Half-Center Oscillator

Tingrui Pan, University of Minnesota, Region 4
Microfluidic Characterization of a Valved Glaucoma Drainage Device With Implications for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy

Arun M. Venugopal, Texas A&M University, Region 5
Applying the Time-Varying Elastance Concept to Determine the Optimum Coordination of Lymphangion Contraction in a Lymphatic Vessel

Massoud L. Khraiche, Arizona State University, Region 6
Acoustic Sensors for Monitoring Neuronal Adhesion in Real-Time

Fábio José Ayres, University of Calgary, Region 7
Characterization of Architectural Distortion in Mammograms

Giuseppe-Emiliano La Cara, University of Bologna, Region 8
A Model of Direction Selectivity in Cortical Simple Cells Based on Lagged Thalamic Input and Intracortical Feedback

Martín Méndez, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Region 9
Time-Frequency Assessment of Heart Rate Variability under Valsalva and Mueller Maneuvers

Xiaofei F. Teng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Region 10
Continuous and Noninvasive Estimation of Arterial Blood Pressure Using a Photoplethysmographic Approach

2003 EMBS Student Paper Competition Open Finalists

Michael S. Breen, Case Western Reserve University;
MRI-Guided Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation: 3D Correlation of MR Lesion Images with Tissue Viability for Immediate Post-Ablation Treatment Assessment

Silvia Casarotto, Polytechnic University;
Dynamic Time Warping in the Study of Erps in Dyslexic Children

Eran Linder-Ganz, Tel Aviv University;
Stiffening of Muscle Tissue under Bone Compression Is a Key Factor in Formation of Pressure Sores

Melina Rapacioli, Favaloro University;
Prediction of Hematocrit Values Based on Stationary Surrogate Signals of Hematocrit Evolution

Suzanne M. Wendelken, Dartmouth College;
A Medical Assessment Algorithm For Automated Remote Triage

2003 Student Paper Competition Winners